"It gives you options to get certain matchups that you like on a given night you might want to get to," Black said. "Again, it all comes down to availability of the guys that night, and what you're looking for. I hate saying it, but every game is different based on what happened the previous night -- how guys feel, how their stuff is and what not."
In the Rockies' five wins this season, the bullpen has been credited with three wins and has given up just two earned runs in 19 innings (0.95 ERA).
Rusin gives the Rockies a utility pitching role.